Prepare against Dieter Knoedler
FM · DEU · World #4,979 classical · FIDE ID 4606531
Our database contains 274 games by Dieter Knoedler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Knoedler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Knoedler before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,274 | 2,402 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 93 | 90 | 91 | 33.9% |
| As White | 132 | 45 | 41 | 46 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 142 | 48 | 49 | 45 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Knoedler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Knoedler's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 123 | 93.2% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues g3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues g3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Knoedler usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 62 | 98.4% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 41 | 93.2% | 57.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
Dieter Knoedler's chess games
All 274 games by Dieter Knoedler in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 93 wins, 90 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 35 | 13/9/13 | 37.1% |
| A36 | English Opening | 33 | 11/12/10 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 27 | 8/12/7 | 29.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 18 | 3/5/10 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/7/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1999 | Joseph G. Gallagher | 2,521 | 23rd Zuerich Open A | C00 |
| Feb 2009 | Roland Ekstroem | 2,516 | chT-SUI | A13 |
| Jan 1993 | Eduard Meduna | 2,460 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9293 | D03 |
| Dec 2002 | Alexander Raetsky | 2,423 | 26th Zuerich Open | E01 |
| Mar 2024 | Valeri Atlas | 2,417 | chT-SUI | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 57 | 21 | 2,307 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg | 1995 | 33 | 18.5 | 2,334 |
| Bodensee Open | 2017 | 18 | 12 | 2,358 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9394 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,252 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9293 | 1993 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,511 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 9192 | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,402 |
| Oberliga Wuerttemberg 8990 | 1990 | 7 | 2 | 2,111 |
| Markdorf Open | 2004 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Knoedler's chess games?
274 games by Dieter Knoedler, from Apr 2003 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Dieter Knoedler has played.
What does Dieter Knoedler play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Dieter Knoedler opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Knoedler answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Dieter Knoedler play as White?
As White, Dieter Knoedler's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (35 games, 37.1% win rate); English Opening (33 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Knoedler play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Knoedler most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (27 games, 29.6% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Dieter Knoedler's FIDE rating?
Dieter Knoedler is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Dieter Knoedler played?
Our database contains 274 games by Dieter Knoedler, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 93 wins, 90 draws, 91 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Knoedler?
274 games by Dieter Knoedler reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.